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Turkey Macaroni Loaf (it is perfect for leftovers when you’re tired of the same old same old)

It is December 1st which means we have had more than a few days’ worths of Turkey Leftovers. Instead of doing the same old same old let’s visit 1959 and go for the Turkey Macaroni Loaf. It has almost everything that a Mid Century food would be known for- except the Gelatin.

Turkey Macaroni Loaf

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, Molded
Keyword mcm, molded food, turkey
Cook Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • Cups Hot milk
  • ¼ Cup Fat
  • 4 Eggs Well beaten
  • 1 Cup Soft bread crumbs
  • ¼ Pound Cheese Grated
  • 2 Cups Cooked turkey Diced
  • 2 Cups Macaroni Cooked
  • 2 Tbsp Parsley Chopped
  • 1 Small onion Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Pimento Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • tsp Pepper
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • Parsley

Instructions

  • Melt fat in hot milk.
  • Combine remaining ingredients.
  • Pour milk and fat over mixture, stirring until well mixed.
  • Pour into a 9”x5”x3” greased loaf pan.
  • Set in pan of hot water.
  • Bake at 350°F until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 60 minutes.
  • Let stand in pan about 5 minutes before inverting on platter.
  • Slice or cut in squares.
  • Garnish with parsley and tomato wedges; serve plain or with mushroom sauce.

If you need to pick up a loaf pan my two personal favorites are the Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Loaf Pan, 9″ x 5″ x 3″ (1.5 qt.), Caribbean, or the Rachael Ray Yum-o! Bakeware Oven Lovin’ Nonstick Loaf Pan, 9-Inch by 5-Inch Steel Pan, Gray with Orange Handles

Turkey Dressing for 4-6 people or 100-125

Turkey Dressing

Turkey Dressing recipe for four to six people, then in amounts for 100 to 125 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dressing, Thankgiving, turkey
Author: Elaine Robinson, Christ Church, Kennebunk, Maine

Ingredients

For 4-6 servings

  • 4 Cups Dry bread crumbs
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Diced celery
  • 1 Small Onion Chopped fine
  • 1 Tsp Poultry Seasoning
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • 1 Stick Butter (½ cup)
  • 1 Cup Chicken stock Hot

100 to 125 servings

  • 12 Loaves Bread shredded (21 oz loaves)
  • 24 Eggs
  • 12 Cups Diced celery
  • 4 Lbs Onions
  • 14 Tsp Poultry seasoning
  • 14 Tsp Salt
  • 6 Tsp Pepper
  • 14 Sticks Melted butter or margarine (7 cups)
  • Chicken stock

Instructions

  • Use enough stock to really moisten the bread mixture. When you think you have it moist enough, put in more stock. I really takes a great deal of moisture not to have a too dry dressing.
  • If you don’t have a bowl large enough to mix the whole recipe, shred 6 loaves into one bowl and 6 in another. Divide the celery and onions and proceed to mix two batches and then combine them in a large electric roaster for the long slow cook.
  • If you do not have an electric roaster, put it in pans and bake in the oven. Just be sure in advance that you have enough oven space.